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When it comes to organization, your laundry room can be puzzling. How can a room that is devoted to getting things clean be so hard to keep clean itself? With dirty laundry coming in constantly and clean clothes on their way out, detergent, dryer sheets, and fabric softener on the shelf, iron and ironing board, cleaning supplies, it all can add up. There is a lot to keep straight in one of the smallest rooms in your house. So, how do you keep this room organized and as clean as your clothes? Here are five quick tips that will help you get this room back in order.<\/p>\n

Tips for Cleaning up Your Laundry Room<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0Cut the Clutter<\/h3>\n

Just like any other organizing project, you should begin by de-cluttering. Take inventory of what is in your laundry room. Eliminate anything that isn\u2019t necessary; relocate it if it belongs somewhere else or throw it away.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Work With the Space You Have<\/h3>\n

Once you have removed the clutter, you can start making your plan of attack. Decide how you can make everything work well in the space you have. Whether you have a spacious laundry room or just a corner in your garage, you can maximize the space you have. Take a little time to decide where everything will go. It may help to draw a picture to map everything out.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Store Your Supplies<\/h3>\n

You should store all of your laundry supplies where they are out of the way but easy to access. It will help the room feel less cluttered if you conceal cleaning supplies in cabinets; however, simple shelves will work just fine to keep things organized. If you have wired shelves, you can incorporate hanging shelves below to increase your storage area. There are plenty of ways to store your supplies. A lot of them depend on your space and personal preference, but just about all of them work better than storing your supplies on top of your washer, dryer, or floor.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Hang it up<\/h3>\n

The secret to organizing your laundry room is similar to any other small space. You must take advantage of the vertical space.\u00a0 Here are a couple of ideas to help you maximize vertical space:<\/p>\n